Nursing at Regina is delivered through the Saskatchewan Collaborative Bachelor of Science in Nursing (SCBScN), run jointly with Saskatchewan Polytechnic and offered in Regina, Saskatoon, and Swift Current. It is one of two Regina faculties, alongside Education, that sets a distinctly higher English-proficiency bar than the university's general undergraduate standard.
This article covers the entry requirements for Nursing specifically, cost, admission requirements, the elevated IELTS requirement, and PGWP relevance.
Entry Requirements
Regina does not publish a Nursing-specific acceptance rate; like the rest of the university, requirements vary by your educational background and the specific faculty. The general undergraduate academic benchmark across Regina's faculties is a minimum of 70%+ in secondary school qualifications, though Regina's public pages do not list a single numeric minimum grade average specific to Nursing beyond this general standard; confirm the exact current threshold with Regina's Faculty of Nursing directly. What is clearly published and distinct for Nursing is the elevated English-proficiency requirement (see below), which sits well above Regina's general university-wide standard.
Fees and Cost of Attendance
Nursing follows Regina's general blended average tuition figure; the university does not publish a separately higher headline rate for Nursing distinct from its general undergraduate average.
| Cost item | Amount (CAD/year) |
|---|---|
| Average tuition and fees (approx. 30 credit hours) | $32,500 |
| Books and supplies | $1,500 |
| On-campus housing | $7,000 |
| Food and personal expenses | $6,000 |
| Total estimated cost of attendance | $47,000 |
Additional fees: a $100 CAD application fee and a $1,000 CAD enrollment deposit (non-refundable except where a study permit is denied). For the full cost picture and Regina's "Really Big Deal" savings bundle, see the University of Regina guide.
Admission Requirements
- Official secondary school transcripts (and post-secondary transcripts if applicable), submitted directly from the issuing institution
- A copy of your passport
- English Language Proficiency test results meeting the Faculty of Nursing's elevated standard (unless exempt)
- Completed application through Regina's application portal
- $100 CAD application fee
Because Regina's SCBScN is a collaborative program delivered jointly with Saskatchewan Polytechnic, confirm which specific location (Regina, Saskatoon, or Swift Current) you're applying to and whether intake capacity and clinical placement availability differ by site.
How to Get Into Regina's Nursing Programme
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Treat the IELTS 7.0 requirement as the real target from day one. Nursing's English bar sits meaningfully above Regina's general university-wide standard of 6.5, so don't assume the general threshold applies here.
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Confirm your specific academic grade threshold directly with the Faculty of Nursing. Regina's public pages don't list a single numeric minimum distinct from the general 70%+ secondary-school benchmark, so get written confirmation rather than assuming.
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Use the conditional acceptance pathway if your English test score isn't ready yet. Regina allows applicants who meet academic requirements to receive a conditional offer before finalizing English proficiency test results.
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Confirm which specific delivery site your offer is tied to. Because the SCBScN is collaborative and delivered across three locations, clinical placement logistics can differ by site.
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Budget for the $1,000 CAD enrollment deposit and $100 CAD application fee as real, separate costs, on top of the general tuition estimate.
English Proficiency Requirement (IELTS)
Faculty of Nursing: an IELTS Academic score of 7.0 overall, with sub-scores of 7.0 in Speaking, 6.5 in Writing, 7.0 in Listening, and 6.5 in Reading. This is a full band higher than Regina's general-program requirement of IELTS 6.5 (no band below 6.0), which applies to faculties like Engineering and Business.
For the university's full TOEFL/PTE/Duolingo table and Education's own elevated requirement, see the University of Regina guide.
Career Outcomes and PGWP Relevance
Regina does not publish a consolidated graduate employment rate for Nursing specifically. As a licensure-linked profession, the SCBScN leads toward registration as a Registered Nurse through the Saskatchewan Registered Nurses' Association (SRNA), a separate regulatory step from graduation itself.
PGWP eligibility: per Canada's official IRCC rule, bachelor's degrees carry no field-of-study restriction for PGWP eligibility, so the Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Regina is broadly PGWP-eligible. Graduates whose study permit applications were submitted on or after November 1, 2024 must demonstrate CLB 7 language proficiency at the PGWP application stage, and students with a program lock-in date on or after September 1, 2024 must complete at least 50% of coursework in person in Canada to preserve full PGWP validity.
FAQ
What IELTS score do I need for Regina's Nursing programme? 7.0 overall, with sub-scores of 7.0 in Speaking, 6.5 in Writing, 7.0 in Listening, and 6.5 in Reading, a full band above the university's general requirement.
Is the SCBScN delivered only in Regina? No. It's delivered collaboratively with Saskatchewan Polytechnic in Regina, Saskatoon, and Swift Current.
How much does Nursing cost at Regina? Around $47,000/year all-in, based on Regina's general average tuition and living-cost estimate; no separately higher published figure exists for Nursing specifically.
Can I register as a nurse in Canada right after graduating? Only after registering with the Saskatchewan Registered Nurses' Association (SRNA), a separate step from your degree and from PGWP eligibility.
Does the BSN qualify for PGWP? Yes, with no field-of-study restriction, since it's a bachelor's degree.